Objectives keep an activity focused, communicate the purpose of the activity, and for the bases of your evaluations.
A good objective answers the question: “What is something measurable that participants can be able to do because of their participation in this activity?”
CME objectives must reach a level of change in competency, or above, as described by Dr. Moore. See Tools and Resources below for additional information.
Tools and Resources
The following tools will help you craft CME-compliant objectives that can be evaluated.
Examples of terms to use in Learning Objectives
• Adjust
• Articulate
• Classify
• Convey
• Diagnose
• Distinguish
• Hypothesize
• Infer
• Organize
• Prioritize
• Relate
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• Apply
• Assess
• Compare
• Create
• Diagram
• Employ
• Identify
• Integrate
• Plan
• Produce
• Select
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• Appraise
• Categorize
• Conduct
• Demonstrate
• Differentiate
• Evaluate
• Illustrate
• Interpret
• Predict
• Recognize
• Solve
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• Arrange
• Choose
• Construct
• Develop
• Discriminate
• Formulate
• Implement
• Manage
• Prepare
• Recommend
• Use
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Terms to avoid in Learning Objectives
• Appreciate
• Comprehend
• Internalize
• Recognize
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• Be acquainted with
• Enjoy
• Know
• Remember
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• Be aware of
• Grasp the
significance of • Learn
• Sympathize with
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• Be familiar with
• Increase interest
• Perceive
• Understand
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Previously approved Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be better able to: